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Lake Wingra Winter Salt Working Group

Meetings: Lake Wingra is the saltiest lake in the Madison area—due to years of excessive winter salt use. While salt keeps sidewalks safe, over-application has long-term impacts on water quality. To address this issue, we’re forming a Lake Wingra Winter Salt Working Group to brainstorm practical, community-driven ways to reduce salt use by winter maintenance contractors at […]

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2026 Donations

As 2026 begins, please consider a gift to Friends of Lake Wingra. Your donation – no matter the size – helps protect our beloved lake through education, community action, and clean water initiatives. Every drop counts, and so does every Friend. Stay engaged, join our events, and help keep Lake Wingra healthy for generations to

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Don’t Judge a Lake by Its Color: Understanding What Water Clarity Really Means

Don’t Judge a Lake by Its Color: Understanding What Water Clarity Really Means Kyungdoe “Doe” Han1,2 1Friends of Lake Wingra, PO Box 45071, Madison, WI 53744 2Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Wisconsin – Madison, 1415 Engineering Dr., Madison, WI 53706 Most people assume that a crystal-clear, blue lake is the ultimate sign

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Questions to Help You Process the Vilas Park Master Plan Concepts

A survey is now available for you to review different concepts for the Vilas Park Master Plan. The survey will ask for your preferences for the location of the shelter, the future of Vilas Park Drive, the layout of parking, playgrounds, lagoon management, and park amenities. You can also share what concepts you think are missing. If you’d

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